Jefferson County encompasses Louisville, Kentucky's largest metro area. Urban density transitions quickly to rural acreage in the south and east, offering diverse land opportunities from suburban lots to working farms. Find your secluded sanctuary in Spencer County, a North Central Kentucky gem with Taylorsville as its welcoming county seat. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, this county offers picturesque countryside, proximity to Taylorsville Lake State Park, and an ideal setting for those envisioning a peaceful rural existence.